Nonprofit Directory / Portuguese Atlantic Coast

Liga para a Proteccao da Natureza (LPN)

Liga para a Protecção da Natureza (LPN) is a Non-profit Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) with its main headquarters in Lisbon, Portugal. Founded in 1948, thus being the oldest environmental NGO of the Iberian Peninsula. LPN contributes to Nature’s conservation and to the environmental protection through key activities, such as: Environmental Education and Training, Direct intervention in environmental issues and development/implementation of Conservation and Research Projects. The central idea is: To raise population awareness to the Conservation needs of the country; To prevent the destruction of the natural habitats, its components and the cultural heritage; To participate actively on land planning and management; To work jointly with other national and international partner organizations; To acquire and manage areas of critical biodiversity importance in a sustainable perspective. It should be noted that, throughout its history, LPN has contributed decisively to the creation of several Protected Areas, namely: Peneda-Gerês National Park (1971); Arrábida Natural Park (1976); Sado Estuary Nature Reserve (1980); Serra da Malcata Nature Reserve (1981); Na.

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